Death can change everything in a person’s life.

It’s a common notion to us humans that when someone very close to us passes away, a big chunk of our lives is thrown into the whirlwind.

But what about dogs?

The Humane Society of Branch County had a guest much like this one. And with the grief and pain, they hoped a Chihuahua could get a second chance at life.

Scooter’s life changed in an instant.

His owners crossed the rainbow bridge before he did, and he was not only heartbroken but at a total loss for what to do.

He was so used to sleeping in his own bed- the warmth of their house, and the meal he shares with his person.

All of a sudden, he found himself in a kennel, cordoned off by blank walls, and no loved one in sight.

In his senior year, one of the most heartbreaking things happened to him – he became homeless.

And in this misery, Scooter touched the hearts of shelter staff because of one thing.

Scooter came with a special habit.

Every night, when everything winds down, and all the dogs are quiet, Scooter would climb onto his bed.

He then pulls up a dark blue blanket over him so he could tuck himself to sleep.

In his cozy blanket burrito, one can see his anxiety and how age has washed up on the fur on his face.

Would this be the last place Scooter sees?

Even with his adorable habit, senior dogs have the least chance of being rehomed.

Puppies are understandably popular as they are adorable, teachable, and had plenty of time to adapt.

Senior dogs are an entirely different case.

They come in with a myriad of physical issues. Some are suffering from illnesses that can break the bank. Some have injuries that can’t be fixed.

Some are disabled. But nonetheless, there’s one thing that remains the same – all senior dogs need love too.

“Scooter was 12 years old and had an old hip injury,” Jan Nageldinger, shelter manager of the no-kill shelter in Michigan, told The Dodo.

To increase their chances of being adopted, Nageldiner posts their photos on Facebook.

Bringing something to a wider audience is one of social media’s best assets. People were looking at a dog who was soothing itself from grief.

It didn’t take long before someone noticed.

“I saw Jan’s Facebook post, along with the rest of the world,” Jessica Lynn Howard told The Dodo. “My husband Tim and I were lying in bed and it … brought me to tears.”

The next morning, the couple was driving on their way to the shelter. It was a three-hour drive. The last three hours that Scooter will be spending alone.

Scooter inherited 6 dogs and a big farm.

From being alone, he became a brother to three more Chihuahuas named Jax, Hank, and Baby Face. He’s also a brother to two heelers named Spur and Waylon.

When he finally felt safe and secure, he blossomed.

Scooter’s personality began to shine.

Howard said he was super funny and always acts goofy.

But one thing remained the same – when it’s time for bed and all the lights are out, Scooter tucks himself in.

Only this time, it’s once again in a warm house, his own bed, and with people and dogs he can call “family.”

See how Scooter’s adorable routine landed him a dream family in the video below!

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Source: YouTube – PAWS NATION, The Dodo, Facebook – Humane Society of Branch Country, Facebook – Jan Nageldinger